Getting to Mars is difficult. Conceiving a child there could be even tougher than expected. A recent study led by researchers from University of Adelaide has demonstrated that simulated microgravity ...

Sperm struggles to find its way to an egg in microgravity, suggesting mammalian reproduction in space may not be possible.

While space agencies are making significant preparations for long-term missions to the Moon and Mars, a fundamental human ...

Sperm may lose their ability to navigate in microgravity, raising new questions about whether human reproduction is possible ...

Having a baby in space may be far more complicated than expected, as new research shows sperm struggle to find their way in microgravity.

A new study suggests humans face barriers to reproducing in space, with microgravity disrupting sperm movement.

Reproduction involves making quality gametes – egg and sperm – which are essential for species continuity and therefore have huge implications for human health. The quality of the gametes is not only ...